As the crowd prepared to clash, a dark shadow silently appeared behind them.
With a "bang," the main gate they had just entered through was automatically closed, and the restrictive array reactivated.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, the crowd reacted quickly, rushing towards the gate.
However, they discovered that the gate's restrictions were firmly shut and could not be opened again.
"We're in trouble, it seems we can't get out!"
"Hehehehe..."
"Since you've come, there's no need to leave."
A tall, dark figure behind everyone let out a strange laugh. Gradually, the dark figure grew larger, engulfing the entire hall.
"Who... who are you?"
"You are a Nascent Soul from the Soul Transformation stage!"
Among the demon race, there were those with extensive knowledge who recognized the dark figure before them as a Nascent Soul from the Soul Transformation stage.
"My identity is not important. I have waited here for tens of thousands of years, and today I finally see a few living people. Stay and keep me company!"
At this moment, the dark shadow enveloped the entire hall, and a great pressure locked onto everyone within.
A Nascent Soul of a Soul Transformation expert could remain detached from their physical body for a long time and possessed some of the power of a Soul Transformation expert.
Xiao Fei, locked by this pressure as if a fatal blow could be delivered at any moment, had secretly activated his Hunyuan Dharma power to protect himself. Simultaneously, a ball of golden lightning had formed in his hand.
Just then, the dark shadow suddenly contracted and began to drill into the body of the Black Flood Dragon Clan's Fifth Elder.
Before the Fifth Elder could even resist, the dark shadow had completely merged into his body.
Then, under everyone's gaze, the Fifth Elder began to convulse uncontrollably.
One could only wonder what bad karma the Fifth Elder had accumulated to encounter such misfortune.
This time, even his body was being possessed, and his soul was directly swallowed by the dark shadow.
"He's possessing! We should take this opportunity to kill him."
Green Bean Eyes shouted loudly, and the others also reacted. No matter who he was, it was better to strike first.
"Hmph! Too late!"
However, the "Fifth Elder" stopped convulsing at this moment and returned to normal. He reached out a large hand and grabbed at the air.
A demon expert who was about to attack suddenly froze. Then, everyone watched as a Nascent Soul was forcibly extracted and held in the Fifth Elder's hand.
"Let me go, what are you doing?"
"Senior, spare my life!"
The "Fifth Elder" remained unmoved, stuffed the Nascent Soul into his mouth, and chewed and swallowed it with a few crunching sounds.
After swallowing this Nascent Soul, the Fifth Elder's aura significantly strengthened, and the flesh and skin that had been cut off regrew.
However, this Nascent Soul did not seem to be enough to fill his stomach. His gaze swept over the remaining people, searching for his next prey.
The remaining six Nascent Soul stage experts trembled like lambs awaiting slaughter.
"This old fellow wants to devour our Nascent Souls, let's go all out together!"
Someone, from the depths of their soul, let out a roar. The others, as if injected with chicken blood, prepared to fight back.
Confine the Realm!
The "Fifth Elder" extended a finger and lightly drew a line in front of him. The spiritual energy within the hall was mobilized, condensing into an invisible barrier that blocked the six individuals. Despite their utmost effort, they could not advance a single step further.
"Mere ants of the Nascent Soul stage dare to act before me."
The "Fifth Elder" sneered and attacked again, forcibly extracting another demon's Nascent Soul.
After swallowing another Nascent Soul, the aura emanating from the Fifth Elder became even more powerful.
There were five people left in the hall. Now, some tried to sneak away, only to find that the previously cast spell of confining the realm had sealed off all their escape routes.
The dark shadow's divine sense swept unscrupulously over the remaining people, preparing to select the next meal. When his gaze fell upon Xiao Fei, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Good! Good! Good!"
For some reason, this dark shadow kept praising Xiao Fei, his eyes fixed on him.
"I never imagined that there could be such exceptional talent in this world!
With such heaven-defying potential, I, who have lived for tens of thousands of years, have never seen anything like it."
At first, Xiao Fei was completely bewildered. He had no idea what this dark shadow intended to do.
Legend had it that some peerless experts, upon discovering exceptionally talented young people, would eagerly take them as disciples.
To nurture talented individuals from all over the world was also a beautiful thing in the human realm.
Now, hearing this dark shadow praise his outstanding talent, Xiao Fei felt a flicker of interest.
His wood spiritual root alone had already surpassed the human limit, reaching 116 points. He himself had never heard of another peerless genius like him in the world.
"Thank you for your praise, Senior! My cultivation talent is indeed a bit unusual."
Xiao Fei felt a hint of pride regarding his current cultivation aptitude.
"Senior, look at me, my cultivation talent is also very good."
"And me..."
Seeing Xiao Fei engaging so warmly with this strange senior based on his cultivation talent, perhaps this was their only chance of survival. Even Green Bean Eyes pushed the Golden Fur Rat forward.
As for whether they would be possessed again, it was highly possible, but ultimately, it was a better chance of survival than being directly eaten.
"Hahaha... I didn't wait in vain! I claim your body!"
Xiao Fei never expected that this old fellow, having just possessed a body, would not rest for ten days or half a month but would immediately attempt to possess his body again.
Possession was an act that harmed heavenly harmony and was frowned upon by the Heavenly Dao. Most cultivators were cautious, and no one would willingly possess a body unless absolutely necessary.
Moreover, each possession caused significant damage to one's own soul, requiring years or even decades of recuperation to recover.
The "Fifth Elder" left Xiao Fei no time to think. A Nascent Soul flew out of the Fifth Elder's body, and as it did, the Fifth Elder's body rapidly withered.
This Nascent Soul, nourished within the Fifth Elder's body and having just devoured two Nascent Souls, had become much more solidified.
Xiao Fei felt a blur before his eyes, and a dark shadow entered his body.
This Soul Transformation expert was highly skilled in the art of possession. As long as he could rush into the opponent's sea of consciousness and devour their Nascent Soul, it was as easy as taking over someone else's house to occupy their body.
However, this time it seemed a bit different. He only saw a blur before his eyes and found himself in a strange space.
The spiritual energy here was extremely dense, with thousand-year-old spiritual herbs growing everywhere. He even discovered ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs.
Such a place was unheard of, even in ancient times.
"I never imagined such a treasure land existed in the cultivation world!"
"Hahaha... Fate is truly on my side!"
Before his laughter finished, a golden lightning bolt suddenly struck down from the sky!
"Rumble!"
He tried to evade, but found that the surrounding spiritual energy had formed chains, binding his limbs completely.
The greatest combat ability of a Soul Transformation expert was to comprehend a portion of the laws and mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for their own use.
However, in Xiao Fei's space, he was the master. Without his consent, no one could mobilize even a trace of spiritual energy.
In this brief moment of delay, the golden lightning struck the Soul Transformation Nascent Soul's head. Countless tiny electric snakes wriggled on him, causing him immense discomfort.
A moment later, the lightning dissipated. The Nascent Soul was not scattered but had dimmed considerably, with smoke rising from its head.
"Ah!"
The Soul Transformation Nascent Soul was enraged and let out a great roar, actually breaking free from the spiritual energy chains Xiao Fei had set up.
However, within the space, Xiao Fei was the master of this world, and he was not afraid. Several thicker spiritual energy chains had already formed, binding the opponent once more.
At the same time, the golden Hunyuan Divine Lightning struck down again!
"Boom!"
"Hmph! With this little power, what can you do to me!"
This old fellow's entire body was limp, smoke still rising from his head, but his mouth was still defiant!
Xiao Fei continued to unleash another lightning strike from the sky. It was impossible for someone being struck by lightning to withstand the one wielding the lightning!